A retailer’s physical footprint is its largest forward-looking capital exposure on the balance
sheet. The retail footprint is not merely a collection of stores; it’s an organic capital system that continuously evolves, embedded with risk, asset concentration, financial leverage, and long-term commitments.
Real Estate Rethink Read More »
Join Shelley and Larry Mentzer, COO of Century 21 NYC as they tell the story of the courage it takes to learn from mistakes and protect a legacy. They discuss second acts, managing a balance sheet, competing in physical retail and the dramatic shift in shopper behavior.
The Comeback of Century 21 NYC Read More »
The three rules Simon pioneered made him the best retail real estate developer of the 21st century.
Legacies: David Simon Changed Retail Development Read More »
Economic opportunity in America is vast and wide. Aligning capital with vision, brand values, customers, managers, and partners allows for all necessary constituents to come together, perform and win. If you don’t choose the right parties to align with your needs, you risk it all. In simple terms, a bus driver whose agenda is to sell the bus won’t ultimately care about the people riding on the bus who need to get home.
Deconstructing the Financial Viability of Retail Read More »
Repositioning malls from single-purpose points of transaction into dynamic community forums promoting human interaction is the sustainable reinvention of irrelevant malls. But, given the ginormous price tag involved, there are only a finite number of malls destined for such rejuvenation. The vast majority will perish.
Southdale Center Turns 70; Then What? Read More »
Is physical retail contracting or expanding in 2026? And the answer is: From limited-run openings including Primark and Wayfair to a mega 450 new locations for dollar stores, physical retail reflects optimism and courage in the new year.
The Top 10 New Stores to Watch in 2026 Read More »
Join Shelley with real estate experts Stephanie Cegielski, Vice President, Research and Public Relations of ICSC and Steve Morris, Founder of ASG as they reveal how retail real estate is operating from a position of strength driven by limited supply, disciplined development, and sustained demand for high-quality space.
The Shifting World of Retail Real Estate Read More »
Retailers with significant real estate holdings are better insulated from rising rents and capital costs and can leverage property as both a financing tool and a growth asset. The market is beginning to reprice this dynamic, treating real estate not as a static asset but as the true measure of long-term strength.
Retail Real Estate Redefined Read More »
A Russian missile hit the mall’s roof, causing a fire on the fourth floor. It destroyed the ventilation chamber on the fifth floor and affected multiple other areas, including the dome, façade, climate systems, glass installations, and multimedia displays. Inside, the atrium supports collapsed, glass storefronts shattered, and interior decor spanning the second to fourth floors was heavily damaged.
A Ukrainian Mall Rises Out of the Ashes Read More »
What’s interesting about Mango’s approach is that it has stepped away from fast fashion and is pinning its expansion not only on leveraging its Spanish heritage but on slowing the fashion cycle and concentrating on durable, longer-lasting apparel.
Mango’s Ambitious Expansion Plans Read More »
